...the researchers found that these games help relieve social anxiety, which is experienced at higher rates in those who have autism than in the general population. There's a rigid structure to proceedings, with less need to make small talk.

TLDR: structured rules and set/expected social interactions are great for people with ASD.

"In further news, strange link between board games and train motifs also explained."

"We know that board games are a safe and valuable hobby to many people with autism," says psychologist Gray Atherton, from the University of Plymouth.

Dude shut the fuck up before Trump tariffs board games or some shit.

7% seems very low. In my local group I'd be surprised if it's less than 20% :D